to drift ashore

wooden

breakdown, collapse, emaciation, debility

to break down, to collapse / to waste away, to fall into decline, to weaken

the head of a family or clan / a patriarch of ancient Israel, as described in the Bible

calm, composed

emotional composure, calmness

become affixed to a surface, often tartar to the surface of teeth / settle to the bottom

a wink (a blink)

a gangway or accommodation ladder for boarding or leaving a ship or aircraft